Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 179 is 35800.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 200 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 179 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 21 = 8 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 129 | 20640 |
| 59 and 153 | 9027 |
| 107 and 144 | 15408 |
| 111 and 72 | 2664 |
| 139 and 81 | 11259 |